Student Financial Aid Officer III

Posting Number : S05722P

S05722P

Position Title :

Student Financial Aid Officer III

UTSystem Title :

Student Financial Aid Officer III

Department : Financial Aid

Financial Aid

Location : Arlington

Arlington

Job Family :

Administrative Support

Position Status : Full-time

Full-time

Work Hours : Standard

Standard

Work Schedule :

Monday through Friday; 8 : 00am 5 : 00pm

Open to :

External and Internal

Salary :

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $47,000.

Duration :

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis : Monthly

Monthly

Benefits Eligible : Benefits at UTA :

Benefits at UTA :

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

https : / / www.uta.edu / hr / employee-benefits

To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package.

This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link :

https : / / resources.uta.edu / hr / services / records / compensation-tools.php

University Information :

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities.

UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work.

The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars.

With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 Very High Research Activity institution.

UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual Best for Vets : Colleges list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.

S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.

S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.

2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas;

more details are available at https : / / www.uta.edu / administration / president / strategic-plan / rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Job Summary :

To perform with a high degree of initiative and judgment in awarding

and revising financial aid as well as calculating the return of Title IV

funds, specifically to students participating in modular degree programs.

The non-standard nature of the academic terms for these programs makes

the compliance risks higher than for students in standard terms, so

attention to detail in creating and revising awards for these students is

critical. Process federal and private loan applications by following

federal, state, and institutional regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain a schedule of modular enrollment and awarding reports.
• Run on a regular schedule and complete required work.
• Work with other staff for assistance based on work volume.
• Complete revisions to the cost of attendance and awards for modular students.
• Extensive knowledge of Return of Title IV Funds processes.
• Complete official and unofficial R2T4s for modular students and other reporting as needed.
• Certification of federal and private loans.
• Work with lending partners to resolve student issues.
• Communicate with borrowers as needed.
• Student communication and contact.
• 5atisfactory Academic Progress review.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s Degree with four (4) years of experience working in student financial aid.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience using PeopleSoft Campus Solutions.
• Experience with MS Office and ImageNow.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of Finanical Aid regulations.
• Ability to read reports and make appropriate decsiions regarding the data.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to handle confidential information discretely and professionally.

Other Requirements :

Specific job requirements render the position security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of section 51.215 Texas Education Code requiring a Background check.

CBC Requirement :

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement :

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.

In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and / or veteran status.

The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited.

Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations :

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected] .

Number of Vacancies :

Minimum Number of References Required :

Maximum Number of References Accepted :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information : 1) Employment history : name of company, period employed (from month / year to month / year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education : school name, degree type, and major.